7/21/2023 0 Comments Ribba gallery wall layout![]() Custom mats from Wholesale Matboards cost under $6 for most of them, even the large sizes. However, I discovered two websites that offered custom matting at amazing prices! Wholesale Matboards and Matboard and Moreboth allowed me to order custom mat sizes at an extremely affordable price. There was no way I was going to spend that. I had no idea that custom mats would be so expensive! I was floored to see mats ranging from $15-$20 each. We wanted to frame a lot of our children’s artwork (check out this post with more info about what to do about all the artwork your children bring home from school), which meant that we would need mats in different sizes than the standard ones including with the frames. The next step was ordering mats for the frames. You can’t tell a difference when they are hanging on the wall, and this also makes the frame a little lighter in weight. The frames are nice quality, but instead of glass, they are made of plexiglass. IKEA has the Ribba frame series, which comes in white or black, and in a multitude of sizes. Creating an IKEA Gallery Wall Purchasing the Frames This is where she suggested creating an IKEA gallery wall…yes, using inexpensive IKEA frames. What I love about Kristen is that she can usually come up with a less-expensive version of a high-end look. I was excited because I loved the look, but I was concerned because I know that paying for framed wall art can become very expensive, very quickly. Kristen suggested using utilizing gallery wall art displays in a few areas of our home, including the great room. I am perfectly fine with some blank wall space, but the vast space that we have was leaving me overwhelmed and uninspired. We have a very large great room, which is an awesome feature of our house, but the ceilings are very tall, which leads to extremely large, empty walls. She has a genius mind that can see an empty space and know exactly what to do with it. Thankfully, we have had amazing help with the interior design process from my friend, Kristen Suding, who is the owner of Inland Interiors. ![]() Building the Tree HousE was stressful enough, but then trying to decorate it and on a budget? It has been a bit of a challenge. Welcome to the story of our home design! Luke and I realized pretty early on in our design process that we had expensive taste. ![]() It can be a real disappointment when you land on an idea you love, but you realize the cost is not realistic. Whether incorporating personal photos, artwork, 3D objects, or a mix of all three, you will find plenty of inspiration. You don’t have to look too hard on Pinterest or in design magazines to find beautiful gallery wall art displays. Here’s my take on how to add modern style to your home by creating an IKEA gallery wall. ![]()
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